Carlos Chahine is a Lebanese-born, naturalized French actor, director, and playwright whose career spans film, theater, and television. As an actor, he gained international recognition for his role in Ziad Doueiri's film *The Insult* (2017), but his filmography includes numerous other appearances in French and European productions. Alongside his acting career, Chahine has developed a significant career as a theater director and playwright, staging works that frequently explore themes of exile, memory, and identity, often with a strong connection to his Lebanese origins. He has directed and adapted plays by prominent playwrights such as Wajdi Mouawad. His work as a film director gained significant recognition with the short film *La route du Nord* (2008), which won the prestigious César Award for Best Short Film, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and rigorous artist.